Cameron Beauchamp, renowned bass vocalist and artistic director of Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth presents an in-depth look at vocal techniques from vastly different musical cultures around the world and how they influenced the work of Roomful of Teeth. Q&A to follow! Raisbeck Auditorium 12:00 pm, October 31, 2023
Panel in Partnership with the Music Department of Cornish College for the Arts Trío Guadalevín explores the musical dialogue between Indigenous, European, and African cultures that define Latin American identity. The Trio moves seamlessly between the past and present, employing a mix of contemporary, folkloric, and historic melodies sung in Spanish, Arabic, Zapotec, and Ladino. […]
Seattle musicians Luke Fitzpatrick, Rose Bellini, Rachel Yoder, and Jesse Myers perform Messiaen’s historic work at Raisbeck Auditorium. Come hear this chamber music masterpiece inspired by the New Testament’s Book of Revelation and the contemplation of time itself.
The Butter Quartet is a ground–breaking classical/romantic period string quartet that uses gut strung string instruments for composers such as Mendelsohn and Schubert. Immerse yourself in the sound world of period strings and hear the nuances that are not available on the more traditional 20th and 21stcentury string instruments.
Legendary string quartet Kronos Quartet visits their alma mater Cornish College of the Arts for a conversation and Q&A with music faculty member Dr. Tom Baker in anticipation and celebration of their concert the same evening at the Moore Theater. This is open to the Cornish community and public, free of charge, in honor of […]
Longtime SMO electronic musician and Cornish College of the Arts faculty member Marcin Pączkowski curates this concert of immersive electroacoustic music. The program reflects and interrogates the darkness of the season, with live and electronic sound diffused throughout Raisbeck Auditorium‘s state of the art Meyer Sound acoustic constellation of speakers. Tristan Murail’s classic spectral work Winter Fragments depicts scenes of a Northeast winter, Agata […]
Kicking off the season, our esteemed music faculty will present an evening of outstanding performances, showcasing their exceptional skills and diverse repertoire in a stage reading.
Cornish College of the Arts is proud to present our Spring 2025 Music-In-Residence Program – a multi-day program that connects current Cornish Music Students with internationally renowned musicians sponsored by Carol and Brian Gregory. This semester, we are proud to host Pamela Z and loadbang on campus where they will provide mentorship and guidance to […]
Witness the budding talent of our music students as they take the stage to deliver captivating performances.
In Partnership with Early Music America and the Music Department of Cornish College for the Arts This panel discussion and community conversation explores two topics; the explosion of interest in early music in Latin America, and the expansion of audiences as we embrace inclusiveness, diversity, and a broader definition of early music. Panelists include EMA […]